Monday, August 10, 2009

Monday Linen Days

Vintage tablecloths is the heart of my love of linens.The top right tablecloth was one of my first and is beginning to show it wear, but I still love it. When they have a hole, I just layer it with other tablecloths. I love pairing several together.

I had no idea when I pulled them out to photograph them that there were so many in the cupboard. The tablecloth with yellow roses I use when I have a table at the Portland Rose Society Vendor Fair. It is a fun one to have with a big bouquet of yellow roses.

The second from right one is fun to use when we serve a Mexican dinner or the one second from left is used in the winter with pinecones. You see they are loved, but they are also used. I often have a pile in the ironing. I actually love seeing them there, as I enjoy the pattern as I iron them.

Also just for fun I thought you would like a sneak peek at the greenhouse my husband is building out of recycled windows, floor, bricks, and doors.The tablecloths mostly come from the 1930's and 1940's.My favorite era's for style include 1920's through the 1940's, so these fitvery well into our home. But I do believe anyone would enjoy one of these beauties, even if it is maybe for picnics. They really cheer up any picnic table, tea table, company table, or everyday fun table.There will be more tablecloths to come next week.

I am still LOVING your Monday linens posts! I love-love-love vintage tablecloths and collect mainly those with teapots and teacups on them, but I do have a few with pretty roses. One got a huge hole in it but is still so pretty I can't bear to throw it away or cut it up. Layering is a great idea. And that greenhouse! Oh, could you please post DAILY on its progress?!!

Just so you know, there is a great vintage linen store in Santa Fe, right by the train station that specializes in southwestern linens. Just in case you needed another little push towards Creative Geography...These are so lovely!

Leau,I couldn't find a place to email you on your blog. I have signed up with Tara to attend the retreat in Santa Fe in April. You just tease me with more. I love the copper foil charms on your website. Are they your creation? I want to learn how to do that.

Lovely --- I enjoy tablecloths of this vintage --- you have more than me! I have some of my mom's, though, and a few I've picked up at antique shops. I've seen ones that are too tattered for table use made into wonderful tea towels as well.

Oh-oh! Now I'm just a bit jealous!! While enjoying your lovely linens I spied the greenhouse your hubby built and I must say - I want one, too! Maybe someday my sweetheart will build one for me. Maybe! Now we know we will have a lot to talk about when we meet for tea. ~Adrienne~

About Me

Many things bring great delight to me: tea, gardens, flowers, outdoors, food, and friends that cross my path. These all make my heart sing with small chuckles, giggles, laughter, and tears. It is my desire to seek beauty all around me, have the heart of a gypsy, a storyteller.

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The Language of Flowers by Vanessa DiffenbaughA Fine Romance by Susan BranchTea Shop Mysteries by Laura ChildsLost Lake by Sarah Addison AllanThe House at Riverton by Kate MortonThe Secret Keeper by Kate MortonWithout Reservations by Alice SteinbachA Week in Winter by Marcia WillettEight Girls Taking Pictures by Whitney OttoTarnished Beauty by Cecilia SamartinThe Time in Between by Maria DuenasThe Orchid House by Lucinda RileyThe Lavender Garden by Lucinda RileyBroken Paradise by Cecilia SamartinKindred Spirits by Sarah StrohmeyerA Place at the Table by Susan Rebecca White

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Dear God,I pray for the cure of cancer.AmenIn memory of dear friends:Adrienne and Linda